Troubleshooting is the process of Finding the problem within a broken system and fixing the problem. Before you troubleshoot Check whether: The switch is off The bulb is burned out The Residual Current Circuit Breaker is tripped If the switch or bulb is burned out, it’s easy to troubleshoot. If the breaker is tripped, look […]
• When an outlet is old, it can emit electrical shock – Outdated outlets usually possess two-prong instead of the now common three. Two-prong outlets possess no ground wire. The ground wire acts as an additional safety barrier in the case of an unstable electrical current. This wire gives unstable currents a passage to the […]
A transformer is a stationary or static electrical machine that transforms electrical power from one circuit to another and still maintains a static frequency, this is called mutual induction because transformers don’t have moving parts like other mechanical devices. Types of Transformers There are different types of transformers based on their use and how they […]
A circuit breaker is an important safety device that works by cutting off the flow of electricity through a circuit whenever it gets too high. There are reasons for your circuit breaker tripping in homes; these are either caused by circuit overload, short circuits,s or a ground fault. Whenever you try to plug in something […]
Every household has different types of home appliances ranging from kitchen appliances to storage appliances, either way, your life seems incomplete without these. So, it is your responsibility to maintain those appliances. The home devices stand a high chance of being damaged when they are on and there is a power surge of fluctuation. Voltage […]
A generator helps when there is a power outage, it serves as an emergency power supply backup to homes and commercial places. This is how to determine the size of generator for your home and commercial needs Small Load: 4 No of Fans each of 80W = 320W 4 No of LED Light each of […]
Before you buy a voltage stabilizer for your home, there are several factors to consider before choosing the perfect voltage stabilizer that will suit your needs. Here are the basic steps to follow when buying a stabilizer for your home. Check the power rate on the appliance you want to buy the stabilizer for so […]
The voltage regulators will compensate if there is a difference between the two voltages. If the power supply fluctuates for any reason, a voltage stabilizer is used in the home to output a constant voltage. A voltage regulator is a device that gives out steady voltage to an output irrespective of the change of load […]
A power grid is a network of connected electrical cables and electrical systems that generates and distributes electricity to the community through cable lines that are powered through the use of coal, natural gas, hydroelectric dam, wind, solar, and also nuclear power plants What makes up power grid? Generators; there are different power plants ranging […]
Generators are meant to serve as a backup when the power from the national grid goes off. They provide energy power supply to the home, not necessarily all aspects of the house but the important parts like tv, fan, lights, sockets, etc. When connecting your portable generator, you have to take some very important factors […]
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a power strip and a surge protector? Have you ever questioned how to tell the difference? It is very tricky to tell between power surge and power strip. They both look alike but the power strip has more power points for use while the surge only […]
There are situations when the voltage increases above normal level in the circuit due to some problems which can lead to damage to appliances. Low voltage happens when the power supply is 120 volts and below which the appliances can’t make use of it. You need to know how to deal with both over and […]
